Batman: Death in the City
by Paul Dini, Stuart Moore, Royal McGraw, Don Kramer, Andy Clarke
List Price:
Our Price: $8.00
You Save: $6.99 (47%)
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Buy Used: from $7.00 (click here)
Category: Book
See more book details and other editions
Book Summary Information
Author: Andy Clarke, Don Kramer, Paul Dini, Royal McGraw, Stuart MooreEdition: Paperback
Published: 2007-11-07
ISBN: 1401215750
Number of pages: 192
Publisher: DC Comics
Book Reviews of Batman: Death in the City
Book Review: CONSISTENTLY GOOD STORIES FROM DINI
Summary: 4 Stars
The latest Batman trade paperback collects Detective Comics issues #827 - 834. This isn't one continuous storyline as the back description might have you believe but rather a few stories which are tenuously linked. The opening tale, "Double Talk" features the return of Scarface, with a new ventriloquist pulling the strings, no pun intended. Batman goes undercover to find out who the new villain is...In the second story, "Shark Bite" Batman and the Riddler are both on the trailer of a killer who murdered an old friend of Bruce Wayne's.
One of the best stories is the two parter called "Siege." Bruce Wayne is hosting an anti-terrorism conference at Wayne Towers with several world leaders when a series of explosions rocks the building. A terrorist using a gun that shoots out a liquid explosive is fully intent on bringing Wayne Tower down ala the Twin Towers. This was a great story. Batman along with Robin were at their most resourceful in tracking down and trying to stop the terrorist, But then, how do you stop a man who is on a suicide mission? Dini shows Bruce Wayne and Batman at his best, utilizing all his skills and Robin is calm and collected, even when his life is in great peril.
The new Ventriloquist returns in "Kind of Like Family." Harley is turned down for parole with Bruce Wayne casting a deciding vote to keep her locked up. Scarface breaks Harley out of prison to use her skills in a major heist. Harley has to decide whether to aid Scarface and be free, or if she wants to truly gain her release through legal channels. One of the better depictions of Harley the person rather than Harley the villain that I've read.
The final story is the two-part "Trust." Batman teams with Zatanna to investigate the death of one of the Zatanna's former assistants. But the magician responsible for her death turns out to be something much more sinister than Batman had bargained for. Dini's story features a good deal of tension between Batman and Zatanna as a result of the events in identity Crisis and the pair are finally able to reconcile. It's also revealed for the first time that her father Zatara was friends with Bruce Wayne's father, Thomas and worked on various charitable functions with him.
Dini shows a remarkable consistency as Detective Comics writer. While none of them may be earth-shatter, his tales are always solid and that shows in this volume as there isn't a clunker on the whole lot. The art is excellent throughout but I enjoyed Don Kramer's work on "Kind of Like Family" the most. He brought a certain charming innocence to Harley Quinn that made the story stand out.
Summary of Batman: Death in the City
Paul Dini, the Emmy Award-winning writer and producer ofBatman: The Animated Series, Superman: The Animated Series and JusticeLeague, joins with J.H. Williams III, the acclaimed artist of the EisnerAward-winning series PROMETHEA, and others for this all-new collection ofmystery stories that will test the skills of the World's GreatestDetective!The Dark Knight must face the Riddler, the Penguin and Poison Ivy as wellas brand-new villains while trying to solve crimes. Prepare for twists,turns and betrayals every step of the way as Batman is even forced to forgealliances with his enemies to crack these cases.General Books
Book Subjects
- Arts & Photography
- Audiobooks on Cassette
- Audiobooks on CD
- Biographies & Memoirs
- Business & Investing
- Children's Books
- Comics & Graphic Novels
- Computers & Internet
- Cooking, Food & Wine
- e-Books
- Engineering
- Entertainment
- Gay & Lesbian
- Health, Mind & Body
- History
- Home & Garden
- Horror
- Law
- Literature & Fiction
- Medicine
- Mystery & Thrillers
- Nonfiction
- Outdoors & Nature
- Parenting & Families
- Professional & Technical
- Reference
- Religion & Spirituality
- Romance
- Science
- Science Fiction & Fantasy
- Sports
- Teens
- Travel
Most talked about in Batman
Batman: The Dailies 1943-1946Sterling; Published: 2007-04-12; Hardcover; Book
Best price: $6.24
Price in other shops:
Batman: The Sunday Classics 1943-1946Sterling; Published: 2007-04-12; Hardcover; Book
Best price: $6.00
Price in other shops:
Batman: Detectiveby Paul Dini, Royal McGraw
DC Comics; Published: 2007-04-07; Paperback; Book
Best price: $7.92
Price in other shops:
Batman: Secrets of the Batcaveby Bob Kane, Bill Finger, Denny O'Neil
DC Comics; Published: 2007-08-01; Paperback; Book
Best price: $9.63
Price in other shops:
Batman: Gothicby Grant Morrison
DC Comics; Published: 2007-09-05; Paperback; Book
Best price: $7.67
Price in other shops:
Superman/ Batman Vol. 2: Supergirlby Jeph Loeb
DC Comics; Published: 2005-09-12; Paperback; Book
Best price: $6.90
Price in other shops:
Superman/ Batman Vol. 1: Public Enemiesby Jeph Loeb
DC Comics; Published: 2005-04-01; Paperback; Book
Best price: $6.65
Price in other shops:
Batman: Death in the Cityby Paul Dini, Stuart Moore, Royal McGraw, Don Kramer, Andy Clarke
DC Comics; Published: 2007-11-07; Paperback; Book
Best price: $7.90
Price in other shops:
Batman: Son of the Demonby Jerry Bingham, Mike W. Barr
DC Comics; Published: 1991-09-01; Comic; Book
Best price: $15.90
Batman: Year Two: Fear The Reaperby Mike W Barr
DC Comics; Published: 2002-12-01; Paperback; Book
Best price: $76.11
Similar Books and other products
Batman Gotham Knight (Two-Disc Collector's Edition)Warner Brothers; Release date: 2008-07-08; DVD
Best price: $17.99
Price in other shops:
Batman: Face the Faceby James Robinson
DC Comics; Published: 2006-09-06; Paperback; Book
Best price: $7.92
Price in other shops:
52, Vol. 4by Geoff Johns, Grant Morrison, Greg Rucka, Mark Waid, Keith Giffen
DC Comics; Published: 2007-11-21; Paperback; Book
Best price: $9.95
Price in other shops:
Justice, Vol. 3by Alex Ross
DC Comics; Published: 2007-10-10; Hardcover; Book
Best price: $10.40
Price in other shops:
Batman: The Killing Jokeby Alan Moore, Brian Bolland
DC Comics; Published: 2008-03-19; Hardcover; Book
Best price: $9.58
Price in other shops:
Batman: The Resurrection of Ra's Al Ghulby Grant Morrison, Paul Dini
DC Comics; Published: 2008-05-20; Hardcover; Book
Best price: $13.64
Price in other shops:
Batman: The Man Who Laughsby Ed Brubaker
DC Comics; Published: 2008-01-30; Hardcover; Book
Best price: $11.22
Price in other shops:
Batman and Sonby Grant Morrison
DC Comics; Published: 2007-08-08; Hardcover; Book
Best price: $12.89
Price in other shops:
Batman: Rules of Engagementby Andy Diggle
DC Comics; Published: 2007-11-07; Hardcover; Book
Best price: $12.74
Price in other shops:
Batman: Detectiveby Paul Dini, Royal McGraw
DC Comics; Published: 2007-04-07; Paperback; Book
Best price: $7.92
Price in other shops: